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Takeda Enterprises Inc
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Drive
“Mike is the best mechanic I know who is very honest, very detailed and specify mechanical problems, very friendly and his prices are very reasonable, I recommend him 100%”
Emissions Testing & Smog Check near Torrance, CA
Torrance has 38 mechanics of its own; this list adds 23 from towns including Carson (9), Laguna Hills (3) and Manhattan Beach (2).
24 listed · 1 in Torrance · 19 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
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Smog & Registration Auto Repair
- Job
- Plate
- Light
“They did a full inspection on the car and told me I was leaking from my water pump and even notified me about an oil leak and told me to kee an eye on it.”
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Hermosa Automotive II
- Mechanic
- Communication
- Vehicle
“I brought my 66 mustang here to get some minor work on it, a new carburator and exhaust manifold to be exact and they even fixed my power steering pump that was leaking for no charge.”
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ECO Smog
“I had used this company some years ago with great success so imagine my delight when I drove up and there was Dru just as polite and professional as ever.”
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The Toy Shop
- Work
- Oil
- Mechanic
“Great costumer service, very professional, very efficient, knowledgeable, very pontual, fast,helpful friendly and what i like the most is their honesty.”
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Fast Lube
Oil Change
“Chabelo is just an all around great guy, very trustworthy and won't try to sell you anything you don't need, I go to him for most of my automotive needs.”
Area overview: Torrance, CA
Their ratings run from 4.3 to 4.9 across 2,316 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews; 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), value (92%) and quality (88%). 2 show a license on their websites; 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 23 of them; 13 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page carry out emissions and inspection work in and around Torrance, CA. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Sky Smog Check
- Website
- Code
- Stars
“Hello I found this place online and I talked with Stan (very nice guy) and I just got a new catalytic converter installed on my truck and he told me what to do to break it in and it worked.”
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Bothwell Automotive
Transmissions
“They gave me a very competitive price quote, checked my car out quickly to confirm the issue, and they were able to work around my weird work schedule to get my car up and running again.”
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South Bay Smog 39.75 Test Only Star Station
- Pay
- Technician
“I called them first thing in the morning to ask for their availability, was able to make a same day appointment with them, and they were clear and concise about all communication.”
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Kim's Smog and Auto Service
- Quality
- Smog Check
- Work
“I highly recommend Kim's smog & auto service James is very honest auto technician and very happy with their work done know them for more than 4 years”
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All Pro Auto
Oil Changes, Inspection & Diagnostic Services, Transmission & Drive Train Services
“I believe they were doing a tune up on my '49 Ford Stephan and the vehicle over 35 years old with the original engine and I knew there was some smoking when starting in the morning.”
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Accurate Smog
- van
- Technician
- Coupon
“He charged me 60 bucks at first on my C Card despite the fact I showed the website coupon, but he cheerfully voided it and restored the coupon rate, so I added a star for that.”
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NZ Auto Diagnostics and Repair
- AC
- Brakes
- Honest
“In the end, I had him replace my brake pads and he managed quite amazingly to save the delicate brake sensors that were one heavy slam on the brakes away from becoming useless.”
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EZ Smog Check $10 Off
- Polite
- Light
- Vehicle
“I don't know who did the service for those who left a 1 star, but this is my second or third time coming here and the service has always been excellent.”
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Torrance Motors
- Vehicle
- Oil
- Diagnosis
“They diagnosed the issue with my vehicle meticulously, explaining the problem to me in a way that even someone with limited automotive knowledge could understand.”
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J & S Auto Repair
- Job
- Price
“I was recommended to this place thru oreilly auto parts they noted that I was buying to many auto parts, I told them I'm trying to buy all the service engine parts Because I had reach 200,000 miles and my the service engine light was blinking as I re...”
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Torrance Transmission Service
- Pay
- Team
- Vehicle
“I went with this shop because the other places I visited wanted to install a heat exchanger on my transmission instead of performing proper diagnostics to determine the root cause of the issue.”
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Toshi Auto Smog
No Appointment Necessary, Motor Homes
“The auto smog place is wonderful good pricing respectable and very honest and takes care of your car he took care of my car and did a great job I would recommend him to anybody”
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Easy Smog
“Best mechanic in the South Bay!!!”
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Express Auto Service
- Car Wash
- Tire
- Price
“I brought my car in for some issues it was having and they fixed it quickly and didn't overcharge for anything like some other mechanics will sometimes do.”
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Reid's South Bay Auto Worx
- Mechanic
“After a $260 diagnostic fee, Penske gave me an estimate of over $5,000 saying that I needed new front and rear shocks, new front and rear pads, new front and rear rotors, a wheel alignment, and brake fluid change.”
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John's Auto Care
- Mechanic
- Price
“Honest keeps it 💯🙏 …”
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Torrance Autohaus
- Price
“Price reasonable.”
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Henry's Service Center
Alternators, Water Pumps, Head Gaskets
“Hi my car broke down almost a hundred miles from home and Henry service center was nearby when I went there they were very friendly and helped me right away get back on the road and at a reasonable price which saved me a huge Towing expense!”
Why these companies made our list
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Which Torrance shops are licensed to test?
2 of the 24 shops on this page list a license or certification on their websites. Emissions stations are licensed by the state and the license has to be displayed at the station itself, so it is easy to confirm when you arrive. The listing shows what each one states.
What customers near Torrance say
- “Chabelo is just an all around great guy, very trustworthy and won't try to sell you anything you don't need, I go to him for most of my automotive needs.” — customer of Fast Lube
- “Quick service, received $10 off for first time visit, friendly gentleman who completed the smog check, A++ would recommend for anyone looking for a quick easy check” — customer of EZ Smog Check $10 off
- “Fast, professional and friendly service! First time getting a smog check for my car and I couldn’t be happier with the assistance I received here.” — customer of ECO Smog
- “Very nice and friendly. I was next in line for a walk in smog, he had me in and out in 25 min.” — customer of Toshi Auto Smog
- “The auto smog place is wonderful good pricing respectable and very honest and takes care of your car he took care of my car and did a great job I would recommend him to anybody” — customer of Toshi Auto Smog
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.